Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Pentateuch - Hardcover

by Barry J. Beitzel (Editor)

"Walk in the footsteps of the patriarchs. From the four rivers of Eden to Israel's wilderness wanderings, the biblical narratives in the Pentateuch are filled with geographical details. God's story of redemption takes place in the real, but often unfamiliar, world of the ancient Near East. Written by a team of experts on biblical geography and culture, the Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Pentateuch is a guide to the world of the patriarchs. Each article addresses a particular story, event, or subject in Genesis through Deuteronomy, with full-color maps and photos providing deeper layers of context. Historical and cultural insights give readers a richer understanding of the biblical story"--

Back Jacket

The Gospel Coalition 2024 Book Awards MedalistWalk in the footsteps of the patriarchs.Why do mountains play such important roles in the Bible?Why do altars and wells matter?How do the patriarchs' lives foreshadow Israel's story?From the four rivers of Eden to Israel's wilderness wanderings, the biblical narratives in the Pentateuch are filled with geographical details. God's story of redemption takes place in the real, but often unfamiliar, world of the ancient Near East.Written by a team of experts on biblical geography and culture, the Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Pentateuch is a guide to the world of the patriarchs. Each article addresses a particular story, event, or subject in Genesis through Deuteronomy, with full-color maps and photos providing deeper layers of context. Historical and cultural insights give readers a richer understanding of the biblical story.

Author Biography

Barry J. Beitzel is professor emeritus of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, Illinois). He holds a PhD in ancient Near Eastern studies from Dropsie University and completed postdoctoral work in ancient Near Eastern geography at the Université de Liège, Belgium, as well as archaeological research in eastern Syria through UCLA. He is the author of Where Was The Biblical Red Sea? Examining the Ancient Evidence and The New Moody Atlas of the Bible.